Yoakum County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Yoakum County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 2 - Lubbock under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Own Program
  • Authorized agent: Yoakum County / TCEQ Region
  • Own septic program: No, uses Texas state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 7,694

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Yoakum County: $285. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

OSSF permitting administered through South Plains Public Health District. Phone: 1-800-360-6510. Public Health Director: Zach Holbrooks ([email protected]).

What SepticPro has on file for Yoakum County

  • 1 permit fee with sources
  • The agency phone, email and office address
  • Setback distances
  • Soil and perc test requirements
  • Allowed system types
  • System design rules
  • Inspection requirements
  • Maintenance and pumping rules
  • Point-of-sale rules
  • Installer, designer and pumper licensing

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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Yoakum County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 2 - Lubbock. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 2 - Lubbock before applying.